Debbie Macomber

When the holidays don't go to plan, can love chart a new course?Avery and Reed Bond might drive each other up the wall, but as siblings, they've always had each other's backs - through every triumph, every heartache, and every ill-advised attempt at matchmaking.This Christmas is their first without their beloved Gram, the woman who raised them and made the season magical. Determined to honour her memory, they plan a holiday escape together. But when their ferry breaks down mid-journey, the festive spirit is in short supply.Then Avery strikes up an unexpected connection with a dashing sailor who reminds her what magic really feels like. And Reed finds himself seeing his workmate in a whole new - and very unexpected - way.As the snow falls and the Christmas lights twinkle, the Bond siblings discover that life has a funny way of surprising you. So, could a holiday hiccup turn into the season that changes everything?

Kui Sherry Waterman lahkub Oregonist Orchard Valleyst, et asuda elama Texasesse Pepperisse, pole tal kindlasti mingit plaani kellegagi kurameerima hakata. Aga kui keegi üldse suudab naise meelt muuta, on see töökas, hea väljanägemisega Cody Bailman. Kuid Codyl pole ei aega ega kannatust naiste jahtimiseks. Õnneks on mehe kaheteistaastane tütar Heather võtnud sihiks jagada isale teadmisi romantikast. Sest tüdruk on pannud silma peale Sherryle, naisele, kes on ta isa jaoks "justkui loodud". Sherry avastab, et Texase mehed on tõesti omaette nähtus. Ta on ilmselgelt Codyst sisse võetud - tegelikult pagana lähedal armumisele -, kuid igal juhul kuluks kõigepealt ära pisut romantikat!

A delayed ferryboat brings people together in the best of ways during the holiday season in this enchanting Christmas novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. Avery and Reed Bond grew up sharing a close-knit relationship, weathering life's storms side by side. Even so, Avery often finds herself exasperated by her brother's relentless matchmaking, while Reed can't resist teasing his sister--after all, isn't that what siblings do? Facing their first Christmas without their beloved Grams, the woman who lovingly raised them, Reed and Avery decide to spend the holiday together at Reed's home. However, their plans take an unexpected turn when the ferry Avery's traveling on stalls in the middle of Puget Sound, stranding its passengers and leaving Reed waiting a now undetermined length of time for her arrival. What is at first an inconvenience threatens to ruin the plans of a number of commuters, but Avery and Reed soon discover that this unforeseen delay might end up being be a perfectly timed blessing in disguise. While stuck on the ferry, Avery meets a handsome sailor and witnesses a Christmas miracle that reignites her belief in the holiday spirit. Meanwhile, Reed runs into a coworker who's also waiting for a family member to arrive, and sparks a surprising and delightful connection. In this tale of holiday magic, the Bond siblings find themselves taking a chance on love, proving that sometimes the best moments in life come when we least expect them.

No matter how unlikely the pairing, with #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber, you know true love awaits Here Comes Trouble Maryanne Simpson has been putting in the work to become a respected journalist, a journey made that much easier by her father owning a newspaper An unflattering piece written about her by rival columnist Nolan Adams lights a fire under her, and before you know it, she's quit her job, moved out of her luxury apartment and sworn off her trust fund. Desperate to prove to Nolan--and herself--that she's got what it takes to make it on her own, she suddenly finds herself neighbor to the gruff newsman. He's certainly not an appropriate match for a socialite like herself, but as the days pass, Maryanne finds herself wanting something more than just his respect... The Forgetful Bride When Caitlin Marshall and Joseph Rockwell were eight and ten years old, they got married in a pretend ceremony. Now, twenty years later, Caitlin is a businesswoman trying to leave those embarrassing childhood memories behind. If only Joseph--now a successful Seattle contractor renovating her office--would let her forget. Her professional image is deeply important to her, which is why Joe gets so much enjoyment out of teasing her in front of her boss. But harmless pranks are a cover to deeper feelings, and Cait and Joe find themselves steps away from realizing there just might be something real between them after all.

Debbie Macomberi meeliülendavas romaanis kohtuvad kaks eri vanuses naist. Nad on elanud läbi mitmeid raskusi ja leiavad mõlemad uue tee. Joan Sample'i elu pole selline, nagu ta ootas. Olles nüüd lesk ja lapsed kodust lahkunud, mõistab ta ka ise, et temast on omamoodi erak saanud. Aga pärast veel üht üksi veedetud sünnipäeva on ta lõpuks valmis kuulama oma õde, kes on palunud Joanil maailmaga taas suhtlema hakata. Emmie toel kogub Joan julgust astuda mõned kauaoodatud sammud. Ta palkab aedniku oma üle kasvanud aeda taltsutama, liitub leinatoetusgrupiga ja üürib isegi kohalikule üliõpilasele toa välja. Peagi hakkab Joan end taas veidi rohkem iseendana tundma. Linna teises otsas töötab Maggie Herbert hommikuti baristana, teenindades kannatamatuid kliente, ja tormab pärastlõunal õendusalastele loengutele. Ta elab koos oma alkohoolikust isaga, väldib tema tujukaid pahvatusi ja näeb vaeva, et majapidamisarveid maksta. Aga tema elu muutub helgemaks, kui ta Joani majas toa üürib. Oma uue olukorra ootamatus soojuses leiab Maggie lootusekiire paremaks eluks. Aga kas Maggie tärkav tõmme ühe oma lemmikkliendi vastu rikub harmoonia, mille ta alles hiljuti Joani juures leidis? Ja mida peaks Joan arvama salapärasest haljastajast, kes on ellu äratanud tema aia - mehest, kes näib samuti olevat kaotuse üle elanud? Kui Maggie ja Joan seisavad silmitsi raskete valikutega, leiavad nad sellest uuest sõprusest üllatavatel viisidel jõudu ja avastavad selle käigus, et "leitud perekond" on sageli parim võimalus.

"A litany of feel-good, unassailable instances of the benefits of friendship, tolerance and knitting." --Publishers Weekly Come back to Blossom Street, where flowers, yarn and the bonds of friendship bring light and warmth to life's challenges... There's a new shop on Seattle's charming Blossom Street--a flower store called Susannah's Garden, right next door to A Good Yarn. Susannah Nelson, the owner, has just hired an assistant named Colette Blake, a young widow who's obviously hiding a secret--or two. When Susannah and Colette join Lydia Goetz's new knitting class, they find themselves entangled in life's unexpected challenges. Lydia's sister, Margaret, faces turmoil as her daughter, Julia, survives a traumatic carjacking, bringing the family into a whirlwind of emotions. Then there's Alix Townsend, whose wedding is only months away. She's not sure she can go through with it, though. But like everyone else in Lydia's knitting class, she knows there's a solution to every problem...and that another woman can usually help you find it A Blossom Street Novel Book 1: The Shop on Blossom StreetBook 2: A Good YarnBook 3: Susannah's GardenBook 4: Back on Blossom StreetBook 5: Twenty WishesBook 6: Summer on Blossom StreetBook 7: Hannah's ListBook 8: A Turn in the Road

"Bestselling author Macomber explores the intricate dynamics of family with sincerity and wit in this well-crafted novel." --Publishers Weekly A sincere and touching novel on dead ends and new beginnings from #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. The year Susannah Nelson turned eighteen was the last time she saw her boyfriend or her brother--Jake broke up with her, and a few months later, Doug was in a fatal car accident. Now, at fifty, she finds herself back in Colville, Washington, to help her aging mother, wondering what could have been if she had made different choices. On top of her recently widowed mother, Susannah must also manage a temperamental twenty-year-old daughter. Thankfully, she's able to find comfort in her parents' home, girlhood friends and the garden she's always loved. In returning to the past, she revisits paths once taken and realizes that things left behind are not always as they once seemed. A Blossom Street Novel Book 1: The Shop on Blossom StreetBook 2: A Good YarnBook 3: Susannah's GardenBook 4: Back on Blossom StreetBook 5: Twenty WishesBook 6: Summer on Blossom StreetBook 7: Hannah's ListBook 8: A Turn in the Road

"An unbreakable bond is formed among the knitters in this poignant story of real women with real problems becoming real friends." --Booklist#1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber returns to Blossom Street and the knitting shop that's home to friends both old and new. Lydia Hoffman's knitting shop on Blossom Street has thrived over the past year--and so has she. It's progress that she owes to Brad Goetz, but his ex-wife's reappearance threatens to upend her newfound happiness Joining her knitting class are three other women with their own personal issues. Retired divorc e Elise Beaumont is grappling with her former husband's reemergence in her life while Bethanne Hamlin is weathering her own marital split. Courtney Pulanski's grandmother has pushed the depressed teen to indulge her craftier side at The Good Yarn. Warm and welcoming, the shop gives them a space where they can connect over knitting needles. They don't know it, but this time what they share is going to change their lives. A Blossom Street Novel Book 1: The Shop on Blossom StreetBook 2: A Good YarnBook 3: Susannah's GardenBook 4: Back on Blossom StreetBook 5: Twenty WishesBook 6: Summer on Blossom StreetBook 7: Hannah's ListBook 8: A Turn in the Road

BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. My Hero by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber Would-be romance writer Bailey York was a woman who'd already failed twice at love. As far as she was concerned, men were wonderful to read--and to write--about, but that was as close as she wanted to get. Which was probably why she had such difficulty creating a hero. She needed a real-life model, she finally decided. And she found one: Parker Davidson was everything a hero should be. Compellingly attractive. Forceful and determined, yet capable of tenderness. A man of substance. Parker was perfect for Bailey's novel--but he wanted to be the hero in her life, not just in her book FREE STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME Engaged to the Single Mom by New York Times bestselling author Lee Tobin McClain Single mom Angelica Camden is determined to fulfill her sick son's every wish, including moving back to their small town and getting lots of dogs Yet when she discovers his biggest wish is for a father, Troy Hinton's shocking suggestion of marriage may just make all their dreams come true.

Sometimes love needs a little push... Father's Day Robin Masterson's ten-year-old son, Jeff, thinks he needs a dog more than anything in the world. And there just happens to be one right next door But the friendly black Lab belongs to Cole Camden, the grumpiest man in the neighborhood. Cole hasn't always been so solitary, so aloof. The deaths of his wife and child have made him bitter, something Robin can understand. Her own much-loved husband died when Jeff was just a baby. Still, her son persists and soon she finds herself stealing glances at her neighbor...only to find him doing the same Daddy's Little Helper Welcome to Hard Luck, Alaska. Location: 50 miles north of the Arctic Circle. Population: 150 (mostly men)--but growing The O'Halloran brothers' bush-plane charter service is hard at work with a campaign to bring more women to the charming little town. Mitch Harris is the public safety officer in Hard Luck and widowed father to seven-year-old Chrissie. Bethany Ross, her teacher, is new to the area and is intrigued by the wounded lawman. Lucky for her, the second grader has been searching for a new mom, and it looks like she finally found her

BESTSELLING AUTHOR COLLECTIONReader-favorite romances in collectible volumes from our bestselling authors. The Sheriff Takes a Wife by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber It's love at first sight for city girl Christy Manning and small-town sheriff Cody Franklin. But despite their fast and intense connection, they both have...complicated...relationship statuses. Cody is wary of being burned again, and Christy is worried that no matter what choice she makes, someone is going to be hurt. Still, the two can't seem to keep away from each other and will have to find the courage to follow their hearts. FREE STORY INCLUDED IN THIS VOLUME The Soldier's Redemption by New York Times bestselling author Lee Tobin McClain Blaming himself for the accident that claimed his wife and son, ranch manager Finn Gallagher vows he'll never remarry. Yet he's drawn to his new rescue-dog caretaker, Kayla White, and her little boy. But the single mother is running from something in her past. And as he begins wishing the little family could be his, Finn must convince her to trust him with her secret.

Kui isa südameinfarkti saab, kiirustab Valerie koju Oregoni. Tema ja ta kaks nooremat õde võtavad koha sisse haigevoodi kõrval, paludes taevast, et isa elama jääks. Selles olukorras on armumine viimane asi, mida Valerie oodata oskaks, pealegi veel sellisesse mehesse nagu Colby Winston. Valerie on sihikindel suurlinna ärinaine, Colby aga tunnustatud südamekirurg, kes armastab elu väikelinnas ja soovib leida abikaasaks koduperenaist. Valerie ei taipa, miks ta mehest nii sisse võetud on, või miks isa pidevalt kinnitab, et temast ja Colbyst saaks täiuslik paar. Kas isa teab midagi, mida Valerie ei tea?

The perfect match is just around the corner for these women who consider themselves unlucky in love The Man You'll MarryAfter her best friend's wedding, Jill Morrison finds that the bride has sent her the dress, a family heirloom that foretells that the first man she sees is the one she'll marry There's no way the man she sat beside on the plane--gorgeous grouch Jordan Wilcox--is the one in question, right? After all, she met him before she got the dress Bride on the LooseJason Manning is more than content with his bachelor lifestyle, which leaves him plenty of time for his true love: watching sports. Then a precocious girl named Carrie Weston decides to introduce him to her mother, Charlotte. To his relief, she's just as averse to marriage as he is, so imagine their surprise when that all begins to change...

Return to where it all began in The Shop on Blossom Street, the first in the heartwarming series by #1 New York Times bestselling author Debbie Macomber. A Good Yarn isn't just Seattle's go-to store for knitting supplies, it symbolizes a fresh, cancer-free life for owner Lydia Hoffman. It's also the place where she's begun offering a class, How to Make a Baby Blanket, which brings three other women together to discover more than a few new stitches. Jacqueline Donovan doesn't approve of her daughter-in-law, but this project may be the olive branch she needs to make things right with her only son's family. For Carol Girard, the baby blanket represents her and her husband's hope at finally conceiving. Alix Townsend, on the other hand, is tackling this project due to a court-ordered community service project. Leaning over their knitting needles, the four of them discover more than they thought possible about each other and themselves. Join them in these deeply special moments that form the beginning of a friendship that will last a lifetime A Blossom Street Novel Book 1: The Shop on Blossom StreetBook 2: A Good YarnBook 3: Susannah's GardenBook 4: Back on Blossom StreetBook 5: Twenty WishesBook 6: Summer on Blossom StreetBook 7: Hannah's ListBook 8: A Turn in the Road

Vissa stigar blir till återvändsgränder men kanske leder de till vackra gläntor.När Susannah Nelson fyllde arton år tog hon farväl av sin dåvarande pojkvän Jake och såg honom aldrig mer. Hon återsåg heller aldrig sin bror Doug, som dog oväntat samma år. Nu, vid femtio års ålder inser Susannah att hon ångrar att hon inte tagit andra vägar i livet. Hon har varit gift länge, är mamma och lärare och borde vara lycklig. Men hon känner att det är något som saknas i livet. Inte nog med det, hon måste också balansera kraven från en åldrande mor och en temperamentsfull tjugoårig dotter.Hennes mor Vivian, som nyligen blivit änka, har svårt att klara sig och leva ensam, så Susannah åker hem till Colville i Washington. När hon återvänder till sina föräldrars hus, sina barndomsvänner och den trädgård hon alltid älskat, återvänder hon också till det förflutna och de val hon gjorde då. Vad hon upptäcker är att saker och ting inte riktigt är som de en gång verkade.Välkommen tillbaka till Blossom Street! Det här är tredje delen i serien.

Sit back and enjoy two stories of couples who are perfect for each other but just don't know it yet The First Man You Meet Shelly Hansen knows the family legend surrounding her great-aunt's wedding dress, which is why she's so horrified when it appears in the mail. She's not ready for marriage, let alone to the first man she meets The dress's arrival makes the mortifying scenario of tripping and falling into Mark Brady's arms all the worse. But then she starts to see him everywhere she goes... Hasty Wedding Claire Gilfoy is convinced she's never getting married, and attending her best friend's wedding in Las Vegas isn't helping. Then she meets Reed Tonasket, the best man, and can't get him out of her head. One wild, hazy night in the City of Lights later and she wakes up with a ring on her finger and a husband by her side. It's everything she ever wanted, but will Reed fit into her life back home?

Stretch out in the sun with two sweet stories of couples discovering that love has been right in front of them all along... Marriage of Inconvenience Rich Manning and Jamie Warren have always been friends--and nothing but friends. But that all changes when she asks him to father the child she so desperately wants. Rich agrees, with one condition: they get married. As they discover a new side to their relationship, they're both surprised by the sweetness and passion they feel. But can Rich prove to the headstrong Mrs. Manning that it's time to let the world in on their secret and that their love is truly here to stay? Stand-In Wife When Leah Baker lost her sister, she was moved to help with the three young children left with widower Paul Manning. She and Paul are brought together in their shared grief. As Leah finds a place in the home, it starts to feel like family, even though it's supposed to be a temporary arrangement. As their relationship grows, Leah and Paul don't know how to trust their feelings. It's new and different for both of them, but he'll need to convince her that they have something real.

Niipalju kui Nash Davenport teadis, ei pakkunud abielu rahusadamat tormi eest, vaid oligi torm. Ta oli lahutatud lahutusadvokaat, kes ei uskunud, et ükski abielupaar võiks elada, nagu tõotatud - kuni surm neid lahutas.Savannah Charles uskus aga abieluväärtustesse. Ta oli pulmakorraldaja, kes tabas end jaatavalt vastamas, kui Nash tema kätt palus. Kuigi see oli ainult äriettepanek...